HGTV Home → Dutch Boy
Dutch Boy equivalent of HGTV Home Slate Violet HGSW9155
The closest Dutch Boy colour is Castle Wood (445-4DB), at ΔE 2.61 — very close.
Castle Wood is the closest Dutch Boy makes, but at ΔE 2.61 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between HGTV Home and Dutch Boy
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Dutch Boy are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Castle Wood really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.61very close
- LRV
- 27HGTV Home is 29
- Hex
- #958B8E#989192 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Dutch Boy options
Worth knowing if Castle Wood is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silvered Purple 446-4DBΔE 4.51 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Timely Gray 444-3DBΔE 4.76 · close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Padlock Gray 438-4DBΔE 4.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Slate Violet HGSW9155 matched across all 13 brands →